Rome Flashcards
Who held office for life?
Senators
Under Romes tripartite government, who were the most powerful elected officials?
Consuls
Who were plebeians?
Common people
What is a tripartite?
A government; or a government with three parts
Describe Italy in geographical terms.
Peninsula Mountains Built on hills By the Tiber river Volcanic mountains
What does veto mean?
Prohibit
Why did the Roman government have a system of checks and balances?
To keep one part of the government from being stronger or more influential than the other.
Because _______ was a good general, his soldiers loved him more loyal to him than Rome.
Marius
Why did nearby countries declare war on Rome?
Because Romes power grew and the other countries saw Rome as a threat to their own power
If something is primary, it is what?
Main or most important
Tiberius and Gaius Gracchus were killed because of what?
They both angered the wealthy by wanting to help the common people.
How are the Twelve Tables and the U.S. Constitution similar?
Both written to protect people’s rights
What kind of leaders were dictators?
Rulers with almost absolute power.
Who did Rome fight the Punic Wars against?
Carthage; a city in Northern Africa
When the Romans conquered ______, they adopted much of culture of the people who lived there.
Greece
What was the Senate?
Council of wealthy and powerful Romans that advised the city’s leaders
Who led thousands of slaves In a revolt against Rome?
Spartacus
Define purpose.
The reason something is done
What are the 2 major mountains ranges of Italy?
Alps and the Appennies
What are consuls?
The two most powerful magistrates in Rome
Who were the Patricians?
Nobles
Who was a farmer who became a roman dictator in 458 BC?
Cincinnatus
Which general led the attack on Rome in 218 BC?
Hannibal
As time passed, the _____ became more powerful, gained influence over magistrates, and took control of the city’s finances.
Senate
